US Bridges

Drexel Road over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W JCT 12th Ave · Structure no. 09773

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,201
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drexel Road over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Drexel Road over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,211 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrexel Road
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.1 MI W JCT 12th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1487, -110.979
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,201 (2020)
Projected traffic9,211 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drexel Road over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drexel Road over Airport Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Drexel Road over Airport Wash carry?

About 9,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Drexel Road over Airport Wash?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Drexel Road over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.